On the subject of fears, anxiety, PTSD and so on, someone else posted a link to a fascinating article a while back in another thread: https://newrepublic.com/article/133008/cure-fear It deals with memory consolidation and reconsolidation. It's a fascinating read. The treatment involves evoking the very memories and emotions that trouble the subject and then taking a propranolol tablet shortly thereafter. The entire treatment involves only one or a few iterations spaced a week or so apart. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that is used to reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Apparently, the memory subsequently reconsolidates but without the overwhelming emotions that went along with it. So when the troubling memory arises in the future, it does so without the excess baggage. The treatment is not yet mainstream, but it has garnered praise from notable mainstream experts in the field of psychiatry, especially as it relates to PTSD. It's not exactly in keeping with the subject of this thread, but the recent exchanges we've just had on the matter of evoking strong emotions reminded me of the article.
Most here just don't get it. It's not about positive thinking. It's about probabilistic thinking. I'm mentally unstable, and negative in every way, but it would be a cold day in hell before I take it in the ass without a fight.
Even if you are NOW mentally unstable or negative in every way, it does not mean you have to stay that way forever. Just keep working on yourself with the tools out there. Research each tool very well, so as to avoid the traps, but seriously there are things for that.
I did one of there work shops. It was a great experience for me, I wish I could repeat it. Thanks for the flash back.
Psychology is the biggest trap in trader development, and most common scapegoat for failure. This is justified, since only a handful of astute players possess a quantifiable edge.